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M2.0 Depth: 25.3 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Holualoa, Hawaii (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 16:26:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 28, 2026 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Holualoa, Hawaii (United States). With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
25.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 16:26:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Hawaii
City
Holualoa
County
Hawaiʻi County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
19.61100, -155.93570
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.3 km
Shallow
25.3 km
25.3 km — deeper than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Hualalai
    Distance: 11 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'523 m ·Last eruption: 1801 ·United States
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    Distance: 38 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'170 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·United States
  • Mauna Kea
    Distance: 54 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 4'205 m ·Last eruption: -2460 ·United States
  • Kilauea WATCH · ORANGE
    Distance: 71 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'222 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·United States
  • Kama'ehuakanaloa
    Distance: 104 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -975 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Haleakala
    Distance: 127 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'053 m ·Last eruption: 1750 ·United States

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